Administration

President's Office

Dianne F. Harrison is President of California State University, Northridge.

The primary responsibility for university governance rests with the president, who is assisted in that duty by the Faculty Senate and members of the President’s Cabinet: the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President of Administration and Finance, the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Vice President of University Advancement, the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, the University Corporation Executive Director, and the President’s Chief of Staff.

Academic Affairs

Harry Hellenbrand is Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Nearly all academic matters fall under the purview of the Provost.

Organized into nine colleges with more than 50 academic departments, the Academic Affairs Division also encompasses the University Library and six central administrative offices: Educational Opportunity Program, Academic Resources and Planning, Faculty Affairs, Research and Graduate Studies, Institutional Research, and Undergraduate Studies.

Student Affairs

William Watkins is Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, a division responsible for advancing student learning. The division has oversight of all issues involving student life at Northridge, among them records administration, student conduct and disciplinary procedures, student use of campus facilities, academic grievance and grade appeals.

Information Technology

Hilary Baker is the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, heading up the Information Technology (IT) division.

Hilary Baker is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. The Information Technology (IT) division is responsible for delivery of effective, secure, reliable technology infrastructure and technology services that enable, promote, and support CSUN students, faculty and staff to achieve their goals. IT is committed to offer leadership and support in the advancement of technology, working in a collaborative partnership with CSUN's schools, colleges, and administrative divisions.

University Advancement

Robert Gunsalus is the Vice President for University Advancement, a division responsible for enhancing the university's reputation; building its financial resources; and expanding its influence through strategic communications and the engagement of internal and external stakeholders.

University Advancement comprises the offices of Development, Alumni Relations, Government and Community Relations, Marketing and Communications, and Special Events. It also includes the California State University, Northridge Foundation.